Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 - Cleaning and Inspection; Rewind Starter Reassembly

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION/ATTACHMENTS - 7C-590-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
8. Remove starter sheave.
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b - Screw
9. Spring is replaced as a spring/cover assembly.
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Cleaning and Inspection
1. Clean components in solvent and dry with compressed
air.
2. Inspect rewind spring for kinks, burrs, corrosion of
breakage.
3. Inspect starter sheave, rope guide and starter housing
for nicks, grooves, cracks, wear or distortion, especial-
ly area of rope travel.
4. Inspect bushing, starter drive pawl and spring for wear
or damage.
5. Inspect starter rope for wear.
6. Replace components as necessary.
Rewind Starter Reassembly
! WARNING
When reassembling rewind starter, SAFETY GLASSES
must be worn in case rewind spring uncoils out of the
housing.
1. Install spring/cover assembly into sheave.
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a - Spring/Cover Assembly